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    • 1 Jan 2022
    • 12:00 AM
    • 30 Nov 2024
    • 11:30 PM
    • Varies
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    Objectives of proposed program and target audience
    To train employed podiatric assistants and obtain a certification in podiatric assisting.

    Requirements to take the course
    High school diploma( a grade 12 biology credit is ideal).
    To be eligible to write the exam, the student must have worked as a podiatric assistant for a minimum of one year.
    Must have current First Aid and CPR certification.

    Pre-requisite book
    Memmler’s Structure and Function of the Human Body, 10th edition. By Taylor, Jason J. & Cohen, Barbara J. Baltimore: Lippincott Williams & Wilkens, 2013.

    Recommended books
    Common Foot Disorders by Neale, Donald & Adams, Isobel. Churchill & Livingstone
    Saunders Medical Office Management, 3rd edition. By. Alice A Andress.

    Timeline to Complete
    12+ months (must write exam at conference within 23 months of registering for program)

    At the end of each chapter are questions to be completed.  Please have your employer or colleague mark your chapter questions and record the completion date and grade. This information will be required to be handed into CFPM at the time of the final exam.

    Recommended adjunct workshops
    Hands on training or workshops are recommended to be completed at conferences prior to writing the final exam.
    Passing grade on final exam, examination date for first intake of registrants is at the CFPM conference in November 2018.
    Must attain a minimum of  80% to pass.

    Maintaining Certification

    After certification, a minimum of 14 hours of continuing education must be completed within a 2-year cycle.
    Must be an assistant member of the CFPM and must be actively employed by a CFPM member practitioner.
    Must maintain their CPR certification.

    Cancellation Policy:
    No cancellation or refunds allowed once the registrant is in receipt of the assistants program manual.

    A partial refund of 50% is permitted if a registrant ceases to be employed by a CFPM registered Chiropodist/Podiatrist within 3 months of registration. If employment cessation is after 3 months of registration; no refund is allowed. In order to receive the refund the manual must be returned to the CFPM office.

    • 2 Nov 2023
    • 4 Nov 2023
    • Sheraton Toronto Airport
    • 116
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    November 2-4, 2023

    Join us this year at the beautiful Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre for our 24th Annual CFPM Conference 

    801 Dixon Rd, Toronto, ON

    Conveniently located near Toronto Pearson International Airport with complementary shuttle service to and from 


    Use the reservation link below to reserve your room at the CFPM Conference group rate of $199 CAD per night 

    Book your group rate for Canadian Federation of Podiatric Medicine

    Deadline to book a room at the conference rate is October 4, 2023  


    We have an incredible line up of local and international speakers covering topics such as:

    Dermatology, Soft Tissue Surgical Procedures, Vascular, Wounds, Biomechanics, Practice Management, International Podiatry...just to name a few.

    We are also very excited to bring you a full Workshop Track! 

    With 2 full days of different workshops to choose from

    Earn up to 22 CE credits

    To sign up for any of our pre-conference workshops, please click the link below

    24th Annual Pre-Conference Workshops

     

     

     CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY Full refunds, less admin fee per registrant will be granted for cancellations received in writing prior to October 23, 2023. Refunds will not be granted after October 23, 2023. Refunds will not be given for no-shows after the conference.


    • 2 Nov 2023
    • 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Sheraton Toronto Airport
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    • 3 Nov 2023
    • 4 Nov 2023
    • Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
    • 9
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    Booth Fees:

    Regular 8' x 8' Booth - In Ambrosia Hall:

    $1500 before July 31, 2023 / $1750 after July 31, 2023

    Premium 8' x 12' Booth - In Main Foyer:

    $1700 before July 31, 2023 / $1950 after July 31, 2023

    • Includes one skirted 6' table, 2 chairs and 15 amp power
    • Registration for TWO representatives.  Registration for any additional representatives will be $150 each
    • All refreshments and meals are included with registration
    • Company recognition on digital and print promotional materials 
    Booth allocation is on a first come first served basis.  The CFPM reserves the right to determine the final floor plan and booth allocation. 
      **Refreshments will be located in the exhibit hall**


        If you are looking for opportunities to enhance your presence, we have several sponsorship opportunities available here SPONSORSHIP - CFPM Annual Conference 2023

        Click the link below for the CFPM conference room rate for the hotel

        CFPM Conference rate for hotel room reservation

        • 3 Nov 2023
        • 4 Nov 2023
        • Sheraton Toronto Airport and Conference Centre
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        SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

        TITLE SPONSOR: (Exclusive) $15,000

        • Includes one premium exhibit booth in foyer or double regular booth in exhibit hall with registration for two representatives
        • Opportunity to introduce 3 concurrent session speakers
        • Opportunity to include insert into delegate bags (sponsor to supply insert)
        • Full page ad in conference program
        • Logo prominently placed throughout the conference
        • Logo in all event e-communications
        • Logo on home page of event website
        • Frequent mentions in regular social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
        • Logo prominently displayed on event signage and screens
        • Logo prominently displayed in printed program
        • Logo prominently displayed on all delegate lanyards 

        PRESENTING SPONSOR: (Exclusive) $7500

        • Includes premium exhibit booth with registration for two representatives
        • Opportunity to introduce 1 concurrent session speaker
        • Opportunity to include insert into delegate bags (sponsor to supply insert)
        • Half page ad in conference program
        • Logo in all event e-communications
        • Logo on home page of event website 
        • Frequent mentions in regular social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
        • Logo prominently displayed on event signage and screens
        • Logo prominently displayed in printed program 

        RECEPTION SPONSOR: (Friday Nov 3, 2023 - Exclusive) $6500

        • Includes regular exhibit booth with registration for two representatives
        • Verbal recognition at reception
        • Opportunity for sponsor to provide custom napkins or any other giveaway at the reception (at sponsor's cost)
        • 1/4 page ad in conference program 
        • Logo in all event e-communicatons
        • Logo on home page of event website
        • Frequent mentions in regular social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter)
        • Logo prominently displayed on event signage and screens
        • Logo prominently displayed in printed program

        LUNCH SPONSOR: ( 2 Exclusive - Friday and/or Saturday) $1500 each day 

        • Logo in all event e-communications
        • Logo on home page of event website
        • Logo prominently displayed on signage in lunch buffet area
        • Logo displayed in printed program 

        BREAKFAST SPONSOR: (2 Exclusive - Friday and/or Saturday) $1500 each day 

        • Logo in all event e-communications
        • Logo on home page of event website
        • Logo prominently displayed on signage in breakfast buffet area
        • Logo displayed in printed program

        REFRESHMENT BREAK SPONSOR: (2 Exclusive - Friday and/or Saturday) $1000 per day (2 refreshment breaks each day)

        • Logo in all event e-communications
        • Logo on home page of event website
        • Logo prominently displayed on signage in refreshment break area
        • Logo displayed in printed program

        SPEAKER SPONSOR: $1500

        • Opportunity to provide and introduce breakout speaker
        • Mention of sponsor during the session
        • Signage during sponsored session
        • Logo in all event e-communication
        • Logo on event signage and screens
        • Logo in printed program

        DELEGATE BAG SPONSOR: $500

        • Logo in all e-communication
        • Logo on event signage and screens
        • Logo in printed program
        • Opportunity to provide incentive gift into delegate bags 
        • Opportunity to provide branded item for each delegate bag 


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